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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.48, 1,485.96 and 504.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.48, 1,485.96 and 504.50 is: 755.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.48 : 1,485.96 = 504.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.48/1,485.96 = 504.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.48x = 1,485.96 × 504.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.48x = 749,666.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,666.82/992.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.35

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